工作话题总结

年轻人 vs 老年人
A. Old people
- better cognitive skills such as big-picture thinking and long-term vision;
- can adjust their mood in turmoil and the lift the morals of the employees.
B. Young people
- eager to learn and dare to bear hardships; excel professionally and create more values
- with well-educated backgrounds, young leaders tend to have a profound understanding of
cultural differences

历年真题：
1. The leaders or directors of organizations are often older people, but some people think
that young people can also be leaders. Do you agree or disagree? 20150110
2. Nowadays, older people who need to be employed have to compete with younger people.
What problems do this cause? What are the solutions? 20150411
3. Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the
government, while other people think it is a good idea for young people to take on these
positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. 20171021
4. Some people believe that it is a good idea to continue to work at their old age. To what
extent do you agree or disagree? 20171102
5. Directors of organizations receive higher salaries than the ordinary worker. Some
people think it is necessary, while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give
your own opinions. 20201231
6. Today, more people are living longer after they retire from work. What problems will it
cause for individuals and society? What can be done to prevent it? 20220611=
~20111008=20120310

面试方式+工作要求
A. Dress code
- strict dress codes are completely unnecessary in the technology sector.
- Some of the most successful companies in the world, including technology giants like
Google and Facebook, are famous for the relaxed office environments that they try to
create.
- while managers and programmers are free to dress how they like, they are expected to
produce work of outstanding quality.
- rules regarding employees' clothing are still relevant in other work situations. We expect
certain professionals, such as nurses, police officers and airline pilots, to wear uniforms.
B. selecting procedure
- Interviews produce instant and mutual communication between interviewers and
interviewees.
- interviews enable interviewers to meet interviewees in person
- Moreover, interviews make it possible for interviewers to ask further questions which
make the whole selection process personal-oriented and flexible.
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 - a job trial day- inviting shortlisted candidates to a job trial day is a great way to see how
they react to common situations that they may encounter in the role if they’re selected.

历年真题：
1. Some people think interview is the basic form of selecting procedure for most large
companies, but others believe it is unreliable and there are some better methods. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion. 20151203
2. Some businesses find that when new employees join them after finishing their education,
they lack basic interpersonal skills such as the ability to work with their colleagues as part
of a team. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be
taken to solve it? 20180721
3. Many employers think that the social skills are as important as good qualifications for
employing people. Do you agree or disagree the good social skills are as important as
good qualifications for success in job? 20181110
4. Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about dress, while others
think the working quality is the most important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
20180113
5. Some people believe that employers should not be concerned about the way their
employees dress, but they should be concerned about the quality at work. To what extent
do you agree or disagree? 20211023= 20180113

工作满意度
A． Job satisfaction
- More motivated
- An unhappy employee is more likely to complain to friends and resent their family for
the burden they must shoulder for their welfare.
B． Job security
- Long-term stable source of income - If someone is just starting out in a labour of love
such as becoming an artist, they may struggle initially to bring home enough money to
make ends meet every month.
- Work is just one aspect of our life – happiness can be achieved in other areas

C. Senior management positions – higher salary

- Take greater responsibilities and make more contributions – setting the goal, making the
crucial decision and leading the team
- a person’s salary grows with his ability and experience
- higher salaries would be an incentive for employees to work harder
- a person’s salary should not be determined by his position

历年真题：
1. It is a good thing for people in senior management positions to get a higher salary than
those workers in the same company. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 20161029
2. Some people argue job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others believe a
permanent job is more important. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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 20170114
3. People aim to balance between their work and other parts of their lives, but few people
achieve it. What are the problems in trying to achieve this goal and how these problems
be overcome? 20190720

换工作
A. Reasons
- Being made redundant
- Being unsure about what career they want
- Feeling that their current job has no opportunities for progression or development
B. Positive trend
- An approach to acquiring a range of skills and experience
- Do not have a clear perspective of their career – chances to explore in terms of their
career prospects
C. Negative trend
- People who stay with the same organization have the advantage of thoroughly
understanding the process of operation at work and also becoming more familiar with the
staff.
- Employers traditionally value loyalty and may offer additional incentives to long-term
employees

历年真题：
1. An increasing number of people frequently change their jobs or places of residence in
their lives. Is it a positive or negative development? 20170420
2. An increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times
during their lives. Is it a positive or negative development? 20170916/ 20170420
3. Today many young people change their jobs or careers every few years. What do you
think are the reasons for this? Do you think the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
20180607
4. An increasing number of people are changing their careers during their working time.
What causes this trend and is it a positive or negative development? 20180630/20180607
5. The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same
conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for these rapid changes and giver
your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future. 20191102
6. The young people in the workforce are changing their jobs or career every few years.
What do you think are the reasons? Do you think the advantages outweigh the
disadvantages? 20191212/20180607/20180630
7. People who decide on a career path early in their lives and keep to it are more likely to
have a satisfying working life than those who often change jobs. To what extent do you
agree or disagree? 20210925=20170114

休假
A． Benefits

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 - Sharpen employees’ work incentives – working for long hours gives rise to monotony,
boredom and stress
- Provide workers with opportunities to make adjustment both physically and
psychologically before readapting themselves to new wok commitments
B． Drawbacks
- Far from easy to readapt to the working environment
- Place an economic burden on small companies – find a temporary replacement

历年真题：

1. Employers should give their staff at least a 4-week holiday a year to make employees
better at their jobs to what extent do you agree or disagree? 20190302
2. A 4-week holiday a year can make employees do better at their jobs. To what extent do
you agree or disagree? 20190518 / 20190302
3. Nowadays, people spend less time at home. Why is this happening? What effects will it
have on the people themselves and their families? 20210812=20191221
4. People in many countries today have to spend more and more time away from their
families. What are the reasons? What effects it has on themselves and their families?
20220430=20210812=20191221